Public Policy Studies

Organization Description

The Public Policy major seeks to give you a comprehensive introduction to the world of politics, and to equip you with the analytical skills necessary to explore and interpret social science theory.

Todd Eberly
- Coordinator of Public Policy
(240) 895-4391
Kent Hall 308
Professor Michael Cain Continues Work with USAID’s Power Africa Program in Uganda
December 20, 2019
Michael Cain pictured
Michael Cain, professor of political science, has been working USAID’s Power Africa program in Uganda. Power Africa is a U.S. government-led partnership coordinated by USAID. Cain is a senior adviser to the Uganda project, working on activities to improve on-grid and off-grid electrification… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College to Host Southern Maryland Legislators
October 29, 2019
State Senator John D. (Jack) Bailey (R-Md.), Delegate Jerry Clark (R-Md.), Delegate Brian Crosby (D-Md.), Delegate Matthew Morgan (R-Md.) pictured
St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Center for the Study of Democracy will hold a legislative preview session on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. in Glendening Annex on the College’s campus.  The event is free of charge and open to the public.

 

Elected officials to participate include:

State Senator… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College Board of Trustees Recognize Faculty Promotions
October 21, 2019
(Left to right) Charles Musgrove, Kent Randell, Michelle Milne, Kelly Neiles, Joshua Grossman pictured
In a special presentation on Friday, October 18, the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Board of Trustees recognized the following faculty promotions.

 

Promotion to Full Professor:

 

Betül Başaran (religious studies) joined the St. Mary’s College faculty in 2005. She is a scholar of the Ottoman… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College student Ward ’19 Presents at Virginia Commonwealth University Politics and Government Student Research Conference
May 17, 2019
Jada Ward pictured
St. Mary’s College student Jada Ward ’19 presented at the 13th Annual Virginia Commonwealth University Politics and Government Student Research Conference held in April.

 

Her paper, “Understanding Race & Ethnicity in America: The Census’ Role in Shaping Identity,” uses the Census Bureau’s… Find Out More
Antonio Ugues Jr Named Director of the Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College
May 3, 2019
Antonio Ugues Jr. pictured
Provost and Dean of Faculty Michael Wick announced today that Antonio Ugues Jr., associate professor of political science, will serve as the director for the Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. He will begin the position on Monday, July 1. Todd Eberly, associate… Find Out More
St. Mary’s College to Host Southern Maryland Legislators
April 1, 2019
Todd Eberly pictured
St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Center for the Study of Democracy will hold its annual legislative debrief session on Monday, April 15 at 5:30 p.m. in Glendening Annex on the College’s campus.  The event is free of charge and open to the public.

 

The event will feature Southern Maryland… Find Out More
Alumna Alison Donley ’13 Joins Family Business Cecil TV
October 29, 2018
Alison Donley ’13 pictured
Recently, a Congressional candidates debate with Andy Harris and Jesse Colvin in the 1st Congressional District was hosted on Cecil TV with Todd Eberly, St. Mary’s College associate professor of political science and interim director for the Center for the Study of Democracy, serving as the … Find Out More
State Delegate and Senate Candidate Forum in St. Mary’s County District 29
October 16, 2018
Todd Eberly, St. Mary’s College associate professor of political science and interim director for the Center for the Study of Democracy pictured
A state delegate and senate candidate forum in St. Mary’s County District 29 is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 23, from 6 - 9 p.m. at the College of Southern Maryland’s Leonardtown campus, Auditorium, Building A. The forum is sponsored by St. Mary’s College of Maryland’s Center for the Study of… Find Out More
Eberly Moves Center for the Study of Democracy Forward as Interim Director
August 23, 2018
Todd Eberly pictured
Since Todd Eberly, associate professor of political science and public policy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, took the helm of the College’s Center for the Study of Democracy on August 1, he has moved forward with reorganizing the Center and initiating programing.  

 

“Dr. Eberly’s expertise… Find Out More
Eberly to Serve as Interim Director for the Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland
July 2, 2018
Todd Eberly pictured
President Tuajuanda C. Jordan announced today that Todd Eberly, associate professor of political science and public policy, will serve as the interim director for the Center for the Study of Democracy at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. He will begin the position on Wednesday, August 1, and serve… Find Out More
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